Contact: voi@victimoutreach.org

Victim Outreach, Inc. (VOI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Mission is to promote the healing of people impacted by crime and trauma. We support victims of crime and other traumatic events, empowering them to access resources that protect their rights and promote safety, healing, and hope. We provide crisis intervention, information about victim's rights and the criminal justice system, and offer referrals to help those affected deal with the resulting trauma and life changes. Our services continue through the criminal justice process and for as long as we are needed.  

Our Vision is that people impacted by crime and trauma will lead healthy, productive, and inspired lives. 

 Our Values are Advocacy, Healing, Empowerment, Justice, Ethics.

VOI services are free and voluntary.  You do not have to have a pending criminal case to receive services from VOI.

List of Services:

• 24/7 Advocacy hotline
• On-scene response
• Follow-up services
• Crisis intervention
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• Information regarding victims’ rights
• Legal process support
• Referrals and resources
• Assistance to prevent re-victimization
• Victim compensation and other emergency financial support

VOI victim advocates have “limited confidentiality”.  Advocates do not have confidentiality regarding statements made by victims and witnesses that are related to the case that is being investigated. Additionally, advocates are mandated reporters of child abuse, elder abuse and of concerns that a person is a danger to him/herself or others.

Service area:  VOI contract with the following police department:  Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside, Morrison, Mountain View, Wheat Ridge, and the Colorado School of Mines.

 For more information: Victim Outreach Inc (victimoutreach.org) 

U VISA Information

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000. The legislation was intended to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of noncitizens and other crimes, while also protecting victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse due to the crime and are willing to help law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. The legislation also helps law enforcement agencies to better serve victims of crimes.

The U Visa provides eligible crime victims with nonimmigrant status the ability to temporarily remain in the United States while assisting law enforcement.

You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa if:

• You are the victim of a qualifying criminal activity.
• You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity.
• You have information about the criminal activity.
• You were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
• The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.
• You are admissible to the United States. If you are not admissible, you may apply for a waiver.

In order to apply for a U Visa, Form I-918, Supplement B, must be signed by an authorized official of a certifying law enforcement agency, and the official must confirm that you were helpful, and currently being helpful, or will likely be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the case.

 You or your representative can email the I-918 Supplement B form to pdrecords@cityofgolden.net or you can mail the form to the Investigations Commander at the Golden Police Department 911 10th St, Golden CO, 80401.